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June 12, 2023 •
GUIDE, Uncategorized •
Views: 2317
The Murray Cod closed season is a vital conservation measure implemented to protect the population of this iconic Australian fish species. Read on, and we will talk about the significance of the closed season, its impact on Murray Cod populations, and why it is crucial for sustainable fishing practices. Closed season dates for all states …
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January 16, 2021 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 3938
Now, who doesn’t love topwater fishing?! I mean it doesn’t matter what species it is, in my eyes topwater is by far the most fun and sometimes even the most effective way to target a species. Now I’m not going to go into the reasoning and logic behind that in this article though, but I …
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August 4, 2020 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 9062
So in 2019 Lowrance introduced us to their LiveSight technology. Making underwater information gathering an even easier task for us anglers. Essentially LiveSight is real time sonar, where you can see fish, bottom and structure in real time depending on where you point the LiveSight transducer. Think of it kind of like a ultrasound. Now …
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January 5, 2020 •
IDEAS •
Views: 1765
So traditionally the way you would learn and evolve your fishing was mainly through trial and error. knowledge of species, techniques and locations were hard to come by. Magazine articles, and word of mouth were the main conduits for knowledge and ideas. Fast forward 15-20 years and we are in the age of information overload. …
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January 5, 2020 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 5770
The super popular high end TD Commander rods by Daiwa are back, with the second versions sporting some new Daiwa technology, great looks, and some new models to the 14 rod lineup. I managed to get myself the estuary all-rounder, the “SnowFinch” recently, and now that Ive had a few good trips using this rod, …
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January 4, 2020 •
REPORTS, VIDEOS •
Views: 2362
Christmas Island, Kiribati or CXI, Whatever you know it as, I bet you have only heard about it as an amazing fishing destination, and more specifically a great Bonefish destination. I recently had the opportunity to head over to CXI, do some filming and also get a bit of fishing in for myself. The week …
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May 18, 2019 •
GUIDE •
Views: 10626
With the popularity of Cod fishing on the rise, we need to all be aware of the correct rules and regulations around these iconic Australian species. Closed season dates for Murray Cod in Victoria, ACT and NSW for 2019. Having a closed seasons is allows the fish to reproduce in peace and quiet without us …
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January 11, 2019 •
GUIDE •
Views: 9596
One of our favorite styles of lures to use when chasing estuary and river species like Bream, Estuary Perch and Bass is a Cicada style topwater lure. Summer and the warmer months gives us that unmistakable sound of the Australian bush where the cicadas are calling. At times it can be deafening, and the …
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December 19, 2018 •
REPORTS •
Views: 2927
The opportunity came up for Josh and I to complete a Aussie Bass wilderness trip which we had been looking at doing for quite a while. We hiked and waded through some spectacular country, covering around 20km on foot carrying all our gear for a few days. The fishing had its ups and downs, but …
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October 23, 2018 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 3398
So continuing on from my whole Kayak storage OCD issue and solution, I have now taken it one step further to the boat, and have decided to try BelreyPro’s very versatile Stow Bro product. INTRODUCTION BerleyPro manufacture a range of kayak products to suit a variety of popular makes and models. This is not the …
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June 20, 2018 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 8566
Like to be organised? or perhaps have a little OCD?? Well have I got the kayak storage product for you! INTRODUCTION BerleyPro manufacture a range of kayak products to suit a variety of popular makes and models. This is not the first product from BerleyPro that we have reviewed. Previously we taken a look at …
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May 29, 2018 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 6655
Big baits seem to be the order of the day currently for chasing Murray Cod. Huge surface lures and swimbaits have taken over and to very good effect. Cod are definitely not shy of big lures, and some would say they prefer to go out of there way for a decent bit of protein more …
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May 10, 2018 •
DIY, GUIDE •
Views: 10263
As I’m sure most people can attest to modifying or accessorizing our possessions to improve their look and or function can be just as enjoyable as using the item itself. Whether its our cars, boats or in this article kayaks, there is a myriad of accessories available to enhance our time on the water. Here …
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May 10, 2018 •
GUIDE •
Views: 12311
Just to keep everyone up to date, below are the Closed season dates for Murray Cod in Victoria, ACT and NSW for 2018. Biggest change for this year for Victoria, is having Lake Eildon open all year round for Cod. Having a closed seasons is allows the fish to reproduce in peace and quiet without …
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May 10, 2018 •
GUIDE •
Views: 26304
Well its been quite a while since we wrote our article on our top 10 bream hardbody lures, so we thought it was time for a update. Now, all the lures from the original top 10 are still available, and still catch fish, but its funny how trends and personal preference can change over the …
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May 9, 2018 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 5393
We enter the Wilderness with our Hobie kayaks in search of Australian Bass. Carrying all our gear we are after virgin water that will give us the best chance of catching that big hard fighting bass. A combination of sub surface and surface lures we scour the river for days looking and learning how to …
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March 5, 2018 •
NEWS •
Views: 3949
A kayak trip into some remote bass water had been in the planning for quite a while, and with the end of summer looming, it was now or never. Carrying everything we needed to survive and to paddle off into the wilderness chasing one of Australia’s hardest fighting freshwater fish was an exhilarating feeling. The …
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February 9, 2018 •
VIDEOS •
Views: 7451
Fishing some of Victoria’s northern clearwater rivers for the iconic Murray Cod. Casting surface lures and swimbaits out of the hobie kayaks is a great way to spend some hot summer days. I got some great tips and info on fishing rivers from the Social fishing guys. Worth a watch if you haven’t hit …
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December 7, 2017 •
REVIEWS •
Views: 7021
Say hello to Daiwa’s latest finesse offering in it’s light tackle spin reels. The Gekkabijin Air 2003 is a specifically designed lightweight reel with finesse fishing at its core. SPECIFICATIONS Model Gekkabijin Air 2003 Line Capacity PE 0.3/120m Retrieve Ratio 4.8:1 (64cm) Weight 175g Bearings 8+1 Drag 2kg Country of Manufacture China MSRP $399 AUD …
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November 15, 2017 •
REPORTS •
Views: 4449
With the approach of the Southern summer season, our attention begins to turn once again to pelagic species. Long-range wind forecasts are scanned on phones during work meetings and brownie points are dutifully stowed in high interest savings accounts, ready to be cleaned out for the Australia Day long weekend. All eyes turn towards the …
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August 12, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 7876
2017 had given a heap of new products from the crew at Daiwa, enter Daiwa’s new TD Zero light tackle range of rods. With a sexy graphite and orange colour scheme, state of the art Daiwa features and a reasonable price tag, this well specced rod got me very excited at this years AFTA trade …
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August 12, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 4033
Along with all of the cool new reels and rods we checked out at AFTA, there was plenty of new accessories and gadgets coming out also. Too many for us to see in fact. So here is but a handful of bits and pieces we saw while wandering around. Daiwa Fish measure/brag mat 130cm nylon/PVC …
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August 7, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 6621
Daiwa released quite a few new rod models this year at AFTA, and brought back some oldies like the TD Sol. This range has had a few incarnations over the past decade, and this one looks like it is going to be a good one. Daiwa are targeting the mid range market with these 14 …
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August 3, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 6960
For as long as I can remember a fishing reel’s quality was judged by its ball bearing count, the more ball bearings, the smoother a reel was considered to be. While there is a certain truth to this, there is a whole lot of other factors that make up a quality reel. 13 fishing takes aim at the ball bearing theory …
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August 3, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 8978
Daiwa introduced a few new light tackle rod series at this years AFTA show. One of which was the Team Daiwa Hyper series. This Olive green and black styled series of rods is aimed at the cheaper end of the market with a retail price starting at $119. Featuring Nanoplus HVF graphite, x45, and Fuji’s …
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August 3, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 14423
One of the most exciting products we saw at AFTA 2017 was Daiwa’s brand new TD Sol III spinning reels. The new Sol features Daiwa’s new “LT” (Light Tough) concept to suit the new generation of PE/Braided lines. Boasting higher line capacity, higher drag capacity & stronger gearing, “LT reels are smaller, lighter and more …
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August 2, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 4964
Tackle heavy weight Daiwa Australia combines forces with master minds at Tide Apparel to bring together a collaborative range of apparel for the upcoming season. The collection includes a spray jacket, tournament shirt, board short, cargo short, long-sleeved tees, headwear and buff, all featuring understated inclusions of both the Tide and Daiwa logos, letting the designs
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August 2, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 4015
A handful of new Braids were released at AFTA this year, and we were there to have a good look. Berkley, Fins and Sunline went head to head for best new line honours. Berkley Fireline Ultra 8 Carrier Re-design of Berkleys’s Fireline product into a new fused 8 strand dyneema PE fiber braid. 6lb to …
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August 2, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 7055
There’s no doubting that swimbaits seemed to be a reoccurring theme amongst the traders at this years AFTA show. The technique is definitely the flavour of the moment and consumers can hope to see a lot of new lures and rods on the market in the coming months. Jackall Australia is on the forefront of the swimbait …
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August 1, 2017 •
AFTA 2017, REPORTS •
Views: 4197
As expected we missed a few bits and pieces on Day 1, So here is some more new lures that we checked out today at AFTA 2017. Atomic Hardz Vibe 2 new sizes for the Atomic Hardz vibe range. 50R is a 50mm 5.4g and the 70R is 70mm and 15.5g. Both have rattles. 18 …
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